MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis runner (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner & outer rims (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis runner (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
covers fitted to both outer sill panals and floors
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis runner (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner & outer rims (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis runner (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
covers fitted to both outer sill panals and floors
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted to both outer sill panals
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres cracks developed
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to see large areas underside due to covers
unableto see sills due to covers
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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SH53 CJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH53 CJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SH53 CJU registered?
SH53 CJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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